Using Test And Metrology Data For Dynamic Process Control
Fine-tuning process control is imperative for advanced packaging, but ongoing challenges can impact yield and quality.
Screening For Known Good Interposers
Increasing interconnect density is making it harder to guarantee these devices will work as expected.
DFT At The Leading Edge
Rising complexity and heterogeneous integration are reshaping test methodologies and fault coverage, but challenges persist.
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Published on December 16th, 2024 by
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Aftermarket Sensors Boost Yield In Wafer Fabs
More data improves throughput, helps extend the life of equipment.
Silicon Lifecycle Management Gains Steam
Gaps remain, but the broad integration of data from design through manufacturing, test, and assembly holds promise for improving reliability.
Testing For Thermal Issues Becomes More Difficult
Chiplets, exotic materials, and heterogeneous integration are impacting test coverage.
Advanced Packaging Drives Test And Metrology Innovations
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Yield Management Embraces Expanding Role
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New Challenges In IC Reliability
How advanced packaging, denser circuits, and safety-critical markets are altering chip and system design.
What’s Missing In Test
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Doing More At Functional Test
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Real-Time Safety Monitoring
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Making Adaptive Test Work Better
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Overlay Optimization In Advanced IC Substrates
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Cost And Quality Of Chiplets
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